Key Civil Rights Terms and Organizations: De Jure & De Facto Segregation, Black Power, and More
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de jure segregation
Separation of people by law or official government policy.
Civil Rights Act of 1968
A law that banned discrimination in housing sales, rentals, and financing.
Nation of Islam
A religious and political organization combining Islamic teachings with Black empowerment and self-reliance.
Stokely Carmichael
A civil rights leader who popularized a militant slogan for Black political and economic self-determination.
de facto segregation
Separation of people that occurs through social customs, economic conditions, or private choices, not by law.
Malcolm X
An outspoken advocate for Black nationalism and a prominent critic of nonviolent integration strategies.
Black Panthers
A revolutionary organization that patrolled Black neighborhoods to monitor police brutality and provided community services.
Black Power
A rallying call for racial pride, self-sufficiency, and political representation outside mainstream integrationist goals.
Kerner Commission
A federal panel created to investigate the causes of urban riots and recommend solutions.
affirmative action
Policies designed to increase opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in education and employment.